Luxury Living Meets Unmatched Investment Opportunity at Ke Alohi Kai We’re excited to share more about our newest listing in Ke Alohi Kai, an exclusive oceanfront community in Kailua-Kona! Imagine waking up in a private, gated enclave where the sound of waves sets the rhythm of your days, and the ocean is just steps away. With […]
Every year, Golf Digest publishes its list of Hawaii’s top 20 golf courses. *Drum roll….* Once again, Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island has claimed the coveted No.1 spot, a position it’s held since 2013! I recently had the rare opportunity to play there, and I have to say, Nanea definitely deserves the top […]
A Journey of Connection, Collaboration, and Compass Culture Traveling from the Big Island to Denver isn’t exactly a hop and a skip. It’s an investment in time, effort, and ultimately, in connection and community. Fortunately, United Airlines made it easy with a red-eye direct from Kona to Denver. We decided to splurge a bit with […]
,Tucked into the cool hillsides of Hualālai, just shy of 1,300 feet above the Kona Coast, lies a rare opportunity to create something truly extraordinary. Lot 24 in Makalei Estates is more than vacant land, it’s a 3 acre blank canvas with the perfect elevation, peaceful privacy, and potential to craft your dream estate among […]
Every spring, I leave Hawaii and cross the Pacific Ocean to attend a gathering that recharges, realigns, and reaffirms my purpose in luxury real estate. This year was no exception. Eighteen hours door-to-door from Kona to Palm Beach, Florida, and I’d do it all over again. This marked my fourth RGC, and every time I […]
The Kailua Kona real estate market continues to experience notable shifts as we move into the summer season. June’s data shows diverging trends between single family homes and condominiums, with inventory levels climbing and demand softening across both sectors. Here’s a detailed look at what’s happening on the ground: Single-Family Home Market Holds Steady, But […]
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Hawaii’s TMK Numbers Explained — A Simple Guide for Big Island Property Owners If you’ve ever looked at a Hawaii property listing or tax record, you’ve probably seen a string of numbers called a Tax Map Key (TMK). To many, it looks like a random code. In reality, it’s a precise and practical way Hawaii […]
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April’s economic turbulence made its mark on real estate markets across the country, and Kailua Kona was no exception. While national momentum picked up in March with pending home sales rising 6.1% (according to the National Association of Realtors®), Kona’s April data reflected a momentary cool-down as financial markets and global uncertainty rattled buyer confidence. […]
Aloha everyone, If you’ve driven Alii Drive recently, you may have noticed something new—yes, a portion of the road has officially shifted to one-way as part of the County’s new pilot program. I drove through today to see it firsthand. Over 40 new diagonal parking stalls have been added—and almost all were occupied. That shows […]
In April, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) quietly announced some meaningful changes to its Clear Cooperation Policy (CCP)—the kind that may not make headlines but absolutely shape how your home gets sold. Here’s what changed: Office Exclusives can now be shared one-on-one across brokerages. This major update allows for a more private, curated marketing […]
